Following on from the success of our healthy week seminar, we are pleased to offer a summer Strength4life course exclusively for staff! This presents a unique opportunity for staff who want to combat the months of sitting at a desk at home or combat the natural loss of muscle strength as we go through life. You […]
Introducing our Group Exercise Coordinator and Fitness Instructor, Michelle Smith. Here, Michelle tells us a little about her background, her biggest inspiration and how she likes to stay active. Name: Michelle Smith Job role: Group Exercise Coordinator and fitness instructor at the Edge What does your role entail: Alongside teaching classes, my role is to […]
Chronic Illness Lucy Prodgers, Graduate Teaching Assistant & Postgraduate Researcher, has provided a wealth of content and useful information around chronic illness. These materials have been collated for Staff Healthy week in order to help raise awareness of invisible conditions and symptoms, such as chronic pain and fatigue, and how they impact people in the […]
Cycling around Leeds is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Yorkshire And The Humber. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a complete beginner, you always need to plan your cycling route. Use these free resources, as suggested by The Bike Hub, to plan your cycling adventures in and […]
Sticky crispy tofu with a yummy glaze, this recipe is perfect for meat free Monday or any day of the week. It’s really tasty and makes a tofu stir fry so much more interesting! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares a healthy savoury recipe for you to try. Sticky crispy tofu […]
Gone are the days of buying sugary supermarket flapjacks. These flapjacks taste great just by themselves so you can grab and go if needs be or dress up as part of a breakfast or snack. We like having them with some greek yoghurt. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares another recipe […]
These BBQ roasted chickpeas are so easy to make and are a tasty addition to lunches, dinners or just to snack on! Try adding them to salads, on top of soup or just eating them by the spoonful. If you’re a crisp lover, these are a nice healthier alternative if you fancy something crunchy to […]
Creamy, tasty and vegan! This dhal has lovely warming flavours and goes really well with basmati or coconut rice. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares a healthy savoury recipe for you to try at home. Creamy coconut and red lentil dhal with crispy roasted aubergine […]
This recipe spices up your average banana bread loaf. This recipe contains no refined sugar and therefore is healthier than many banana bread recipes. The addition of maple syrup and nuts adds a lot and gives it a lovely texture, not to mention how soft and moist it is! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity […]
In this blog post, Sustainability Project Assistant, Zoe, discusses the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and suggests some activities for you to try out using the model. Good health and wellbeing is goal number three of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as promoting physical, mental and social wellbeing ensures all individuals and communities have the opportunity to lead healthy […]
Fitness for the Future: The Edge’s Sustainable Fitness PracticesJune 5, 2023 - 9:15 am
Leeds Sport Partnership win big!June 1, 2023 - 2:10 pm
Sport & Physical Activity support Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon!May 16, 2023 - 3:57 pm
State of the art Strength & Conditioning hub to open this year!May 3, 2023 - 12:49 pm
Balancing Life Survey – Win Love2Shop Vouchers!May 1, 2023 - 6:00 amThe Edge
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